But when the teen started to ask his grandmother for a new standing wheelchair, Gignac worried. Bradley tested the new chair and fell in love with the idea of being able to breathe better, be eye-to-eye with his friends, and to strengthen his legs.

He then began to ask his grandma daily, “Can I please, new wheelchair?”

But the $75,000 price tag for the machine, maintenance costs, and the fact insurance isn’t willing to pay for it, is leaving Gignac fearful she can’t give her grandson the only thing he’s ever asked for.